The importance of safety glasses and when to wear them
Eye injuries are all too common in the workplace and at home. Learn about the different types and features that can help increase your safety.
Eye protection can be something we associate with school labs or professions that deal with potentially dangerous equipment or chemicals. 然而, 每年有12.5万美国人在家受伤 家用产品, so it's important to know how to protect your eyes in several situations that occur not only at work, 但在家里和玩耍时也一样. 近 90%的眼部伤害是可以预防的 戴上防护眼镜.
保护眼睛的种类
- 眼镜, The glasses you wear every day may not be adequate protection. 如果你需要的话, purchase safety goggles that fit over your frames or use prescription safety glasses.
- 〇安全眼镜 Protection for tasks such as sawing, hammering and drilling.
- 〇安全护目镜 More coverage shields against dust, liquids, optical radiation or high-heat hazards.
防护眼镜的特点
Whether you’re wearing protective eyewear at home or safety glasses for work, 以下是一些重要的建议:
- 一个Z87+评级的框架- This rating indicates the frame meets standards set by the American National Standards Institute. The plus mark indicates approval for use in high-impact situations.
- 舒适和可调节的框架 Adjustable 建设 allows for customization for the right fit.
- 聚碳酸酯护目镜 The durable lenses are lightweight and help shield the eyes from impact hazards such as flying fragments or particles.
- 铰链上几乎没有缝隙 差距越大，暴露在危险中的机会就越多.
什么时候戴安全眼镜
- 工作, 如果你的工作主要是修理汽车, 木工, 建设, 开车, 电气工程, 医疗保健, 实验室, 家居, 制造业, 管道或焊接, 保护眼睛很重要. 近2000名美国人受苦 工作场所眼部伤害 每天都需要治疗.
- 家, 制作时戴上护目镜 房屋周围的维修和改善, 在院子里干活, cooking foods with grease or grilling over an open flame, 用强效化学品清洗, 修理汽车, 进行家居保养 或者用蹦极绳固定重物.
- 玩, 保持运动的乐趣，避免眼睛受伤. Try safety glasses with anti-reflective coating for outdoor activities such as hunting, 射击或钓鱼. Eye guards made of polycarbonate generally provide UV protection and are thinner, 防碎，更轻. 购买为运动员定制的护目镜 and use an elastic band to help keep eyewear in place. 超过25000名儿童和成人 运动时眼睛会受伤 每年.
